Harvesting Change
The impact of female farmers on local communities
BY KRISTEN SCHRUM
A new kind of farm is flourishing in Wake County under the care of its women farmers. These…
Honoring Moments with Savor + Fete:
The Art of Intimate Tabletop Settings
BY KRISTEN SCHRUM | PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAVOR + FETE
In the heart of every memorable gathering is a…
Universal Design
Where attractiveness meets accessibility—for everyone
BY SAMANTHA GRATTON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF PARAGON BUILDING GROUP AND LAUREY GLENN
When you arrive at Paragon Building Group’s showcase home in Pittsboro,…
Personal Sanctuaries
Crafting identity in a Jamison Park house
BY KRISTEN SCHRUM | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ABIGAIL JACKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
AIn a world where the line between home and life blur more with each…
Three spaces offer places for families to relax and reflect
BY JANICE LEWINE
Downtown Cary Park
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Cary’s 1-acre crown jewel, Downtown Cary Park, has undergone a…
BY KRISTEN SCHRUM
The 2020s introduced a new trend to the world of weddings—one enchanting couples with the promise of a more meaningful and intimate experience between family and friends:…
Stargazing in the Triangle BY MARIO BOUCHER | PHOTOS BY BRUCE DeBOER (unless otherwise noted) Stargazing offers us an opportunity to look up at the marvels of stars and planets.…
BACKYARD TREASURES
BY ANITA STONE
If rocks and colorful stones fascinate you, you’re in luck. North Carolina is blessed with a highly mineralized soil composition containing an abundance of colorful minerals,…
BY CAITLIN WHEELER
There was a time when shades of pale in home interiors were all you could find in design magazines or on home improvement store shelves. From white to…
BY TOM POLAND | PHOTOS BY ROBERT CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY (unless otherwise noted) It was quite the adventure. For seven years photographer Robert Clark and I explored Carolina bays in Georgia…
First Fruits Why Jason Brown traded football for farm life BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF | PHOTOS BY JOSH MANNING (unless otherwise noted) On paper, Jason Brown was living every athlete’s dream.…
Aviary Attraction
Create a sanctuary for your feathered friends
BY KRISTEN SCHRUM
As winter thaws and the first hints of spring perfume the air, the Triangle slowly begins to bloom with buzzy activity…
A Clean, Decisive Downsize
Larry and Debbie Robbins make a move toward modernism
BY KURT DUSTERBERG| PHOTOS BY BRUCE DeBOER
Larry and Debbie Robbins knew it was time for a change. Their four…
Color Love
A Raleigh designer’s Cary clients thrive in vibrancy
BY SPENCER GRIFFITH | PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL JACKSON
Judy Pickett doesn’t design for trends. “I design for the client, and this particular client is…
Every design project begins with a client consultation and budget discussion. This helps when making product selections from various suppliers. It also helps set ground rules in order to realistically…